Garden Railway Forum

Preseli Chris wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2026 4:19 pm

I want to paint the connecting rods red and paint the wheels and cylinder blocks black.
Does anybody know of a suitable paint on etch primer for this purpose.
Thanks in advance.
Chris.

Precision Paints do a 2 pack etch primer in black. I think there's a 1 pack version as well. I like the name, by the way.

Congratulations on the new steamer Chris. Any new steam is a good move in my book.
Grant.

Lonsdaler wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2026 10:21 pm

Precision Paints do a 2 pack etch primer in black. I think there's a 1 pack version as well. I like the name, by the way.

Hi thanks for the headsup

I did have a look at the web site ,but they have discontinued the 1 pack due to a short shelf life .

Re the name of the loco . I have had the name plates lying around for sometime waiting for a suitable recipient. I originally thought the name related to a colonial locomotive, but was pleasantly surprised to discover the name relates to the character " Shanghai Lily " played by Marlene Dietrich in the film Shanghai Express

LNR wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2026 1:01 am Congratulations on the new steamer Chris. Any new steam is a good move in my book.
Grant.

Thanks Grant . I did have to dip into my k1 Garratt savings fund . I have always had a soft spot for 0-4-0 Pug and Peckett saddle tank locos so when Roundhouse released their generic take on one I took the bait and purchased one .

Chris